ICC Champions Trophy: As the last date of Squad submission for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is approaching, New Zealand have announced a formidable 15-men squad for the ICC event. Kane Williamson's return and the Captain-appointment of Santner are the main highlights of the announcement. 
This much-anticipated tournament marks the Champions Trophy’s return to the cricketing calendar after an eight-year hiatus. This time, the event is set to take place in Pakistan and the UAE. 
<h2>New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced</h2>
The squad was announced at an event held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. Excitement centered on the inclusion of three promising fast bowlers: Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke, and Nathan Smith. This will be the first ICC senior event for all three players, adding a fresh dimension to the Blackcaps’ campaign.
Ben Sears, a 26-year-old pacer, has been selected despite being uncapped in ODIs. Sears has represented New Zealand in Tests and T20Is, but a knee injury kept him sidelined for much of the year. He recently returned to competitive cricket in the Super Smash.
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Will O’Rourke, another promising fast bowler, has impressed in the early stages of his international career, particularly in Tests. Nathan Smith, known for his lower-order power-hitting and seam bowling, rounds out the trio of newcomers. Head coach Gary Stead lauded their inclusion, emphasizing the depth and talent they bring to the squad.
The squad also features a balance of youth and experience. Mitchell Santner will lead the team in his first ICC tournament as captain. Santner is supported by senior players Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway. 
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Williamson and Conway, however, face tight scheduling challenges due to their commitments in the SA20 league. While Latham will take on wicketkeeping duties, Williamson’s vast experience will be crucial in anchoring the batting lineup.
New Zealand’s bowling unit looks formidable, with seasoned pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson providing stability. Ferguson, however, will miss the preparatory tri-series in Pakistan due to his participation in the ILT20 playoffs. Jacob Duffy has been named as a reserve player in case Ferguson’s availability becomes an issue. The spin department is equally well-stocked, featuring Santner alongside all-rounders Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.
<h3>New Zealand Squad</h3>
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The Blackcaps famously defeated India in Nairobi in 2000 to win the inaugural Champions Trophy, then called the ICC KnockOut Trophy. More recently, they have consistently performed in global events, reaching the semi-finals in four of their last five ICC tournaments.
New Zealand is grouped in Group A alongside hosts Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Their campaign begins with the tournament opener against Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. Only the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, making every game crucial. 
The Blackcaps’ support staff includes batting coach Luke Ronchi, bowling coach Jacob Oram, and spin coach Rangana Herath, who brings valuable subcontinental expertise. As the countdown to February begins, the team looks to build momentum and deliver a performance worthy of their reputation as one of the world’s most consistent cricketing nations.
<h3>Tri-Series Between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa</h3>
The road to the Champions Trophy begins with a tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa, starting on February 8. This series will serve as a vital tune-up for the team, with matches against Pakistan and South Africa on February 8 and February 10, respectively, followed by a warm-up game against Afghanistan on February 16. 
Head coach Gary Stead stressed the importance of these games, given the tournament’s compact format. “The Champions Trophy requires teams to hit the ground running, and our preparations in the tri-series will be critical,” he said.
Stead expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to rise to the occasion. “We’re fortunate to have a mix of players with significant international and tournament experience. It’s a great opportunity for the newcomers to showcase their skills on the global stage,” he added.
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-cricket-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-teams-fixtures-full-squads-time-table/">ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads, &amp; Time Table</a>

New Zealand Squad For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

New Zealand announced a balanced 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring fresh pacers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith. Mitchell Santner leads, supported by seasoned players like Kane Williamson and Tom Latham.

New Zealand's 2025 Champions Trophy squad blends youth and experience, with Mitchell Santner captaining and exciting newcomers Sears, O'Rourke, and Smith.

New Zealand Squad for ICC Champions Trophy Announced; Williamson Returns as Santner Set to Lead!

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West Indies Tour Of Pakistan 2025: The West Indies Cricket team is set to tour Pakistan after 18 years and this historic tour of West Indies in Pakistan is scheduled to feature a red ball series starting January 17, 2025.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the schedule for the West Indies cricket team's tour of Pakistan. The team left the Caribbean on January 2 and landed in Islamabad on January 6. They spent a few days training before gearing up for a warm-up match against Pakistan Shaheens from January 10-12 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
As the West Indies squad has landed, Pakistan are yet to announce the official squad for the test series. The Pakistan A–led by Imam-Ul-Haq is currently playing against West Indies in the Warmup match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 
The upcoming Test series marks West Indies' first visit to Pakistan for red-ball cricket in 18 years. Their last Test tour in the country was back in November 2006, when they played a three-match series. More recently, in October 2016, the two teams clashed in an away series held in the UAE.
In that UAE series, Pakistan emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The Men in Green claimed the first two matches, but West Indies finished strong, securing a win in the final Test. Since then, Pakistan has toured the Caribbean twice, but this series brings the West Indies back to Pakistani soil after nearly two decades.
Let's Take a look at the PAK vs WI 2025 Schedule, Full Squads and More Updates on the bilateral Series:
<h2>PAK vs WI 2025 Schedule</h2>
Pakistan will host the West Indies for an exciting two-match Test series, part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The opening Test is scheduled from January 17 to 21, while the second match will follow shortly after, running from January 25 to 29. Both games will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Due to renovation work at the stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi in preparation for February’s Champions Trophy, Multan was chosen as the sole venue for this series. Cricket fans can look forward to an intense battle between the home side and the visitors in this much-anticipated Test showdown.
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<h2>PAK vs WI 2025 Squad</h2>
West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair and Jomel Warrican.
Pakistan Squad: Yet To be announced!
**Squad will be updated here as soon as they are announced!
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pcb-subtly-destroys-bcci-for-tarnishing-their-image-dismisses-rumours-of-champions-trophy-moving-out-of-pakistan-/">PCB subtly destroys BCCI for tarnishing their image, dismisses rumours of Champions Trophy moving out of Pakistan</a>

West Indies Tour of Pakistan 2025 (Getty Images)

West Indies returns to Pakistan for a red-ball Test series after 18 years, starting January 17, 2025, featuring warm-up matches in Rawalpindi.

The West Indies cricket team tours Pakistan after nearly two decades, marking a historic red-ball series following extensive preparations in Islamabad.

PAK vs WI 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, Venues and More on West Indies Tour OF Pakistan 2025

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Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025: Australia, after having a dominating Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, are all set to tour Sri Lanka for a red-ball series. Cricket Australia have announced the squad for the tour today and Steve Smith is named captain of the side as Pat Cummins is rested.
Australia won the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade this year. The series started with Perth's loss for them and many ruled them out as a competition against India this time as well. But, they owned strong character and won three out of four test matches clinching the series 3-1. 
The entire bowling department was thoroughly in the best of their forms, the batting looked damped in the first two tests but by the end of BGT 2025, the entire batting lineup got some runs from their bat. 
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Now, Australia has unveiled a 16-player squad for their upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with a few surprising changes. Skipper Pat Cummins will miss the tour as he takes paternity leave to welcome his second child while continuing to recover from an ankle issue that plagued him throughout the home season.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who was part of the team that triumphed over India, has been left out. Adding to the injury concerns, Josh Hazlewood remains unavailable due to the setback that sidelined him during the latter stages of the India series. These adjustments set the stage for an intriguing challenge as Australia gears up for the Sri Lankan Tests.
<h2>Australia Squad for Sri Lanka Tour</h2>
Steve Smith (C), Travis Head(VC), Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Nathan McSweeney, Beau Webster, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy, Matt Kuhnemann, Sean Abbott
Australia's squad for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka signals a clear strategy to tackle spin-friendly conditions. With only two frontline pacers, Mitchell Starc and Sean Abbott, the focus has shifted firmly to spin.
Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann join the experienced Nathan Lyon, creating a strong spin arsenal designed for the turning tracks of Galle. This balanced mix of experience and fresh talent shows how the selectors are adapting to the challenges of playing conditions in Sri Lanka.
On the batting front, Nathan McSweeney has earned a spot in the squad despite falling out of favor during the India series. Adding a fresh spark, young Cooper Connolly, a left-handed batter who can also bowl orthodox spin, has received his first-ever Test call-up. His inclusion not only reflects Australia’s faith in young talent but also highlights their intent to embrace versatility.
Sam Konstas also retained his spot in the side. Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are two wicket-keeping options and the presence of Vice Captain Travis Head provides an absolute balance to the squad. With these selections, Australia seems ready to take on the Sri Lankan conditions with both skill and strategy.
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-to-shift-from-pakistan-to-uae-completely-here-s-why/">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan to UAE completely? Here's why</a> 
SOURCE- <a href="https://x.com/cricketcomau/status/1877160916057313759">CRICKET AUSTRALIA</a>

Australia's squad for the Sri Lanka Tests emphasizes spin with Lyon, Murphy, and Kuhnemann. McSweeney returns, while debutant Connolly adds versatility. Starc and Abbott lead a trimmed-pace attack.

Australia strengthens spin options for Sri Lanka Tests, recalls McSweeney, and includes debutant Connolly. Starc, Abbott lead reduced pace lineup.

Cummins Rested, Smith to Lead! Cricket Australia Announced Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

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The 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup begins January 18 in Malaysia, featuring 16 teams in four groups competing for the coveted title. India aims to defend their championship.

A thrilling U19 Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off in Malaysia, with 16 teams battling for glory in four groups.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule, Full Fixture, Teams, Venues and All You Need to Know!

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ENGLAND Tour of India 2025: After the conclusion of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, Team India is set to host England for a white-ball series. The first home assignment of 2025 for India will feature five T20Is and three ODIs. 
India’s cricketing fortunes took a tumble in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with a 3-1 series defeat to Australia. After four years of Indian dominance, the Aussies finally broke through, reclaiming the trophy in emphatic style.
A lackluster performance from India’s batting lineup, coupled with a struggling skipper Rohit Sharma, left much to be desired. Jasprit Bumrah stood tall as the lone warrior in the bowling department, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Now, as 2025 kicks off, India has a golden opportunity to turn things around. The upcoming home series against England in January couldn’t have come at a better time. With the ICC Champions Trophy also on the horizon later this year, it’s crucial for India’s star players to regain their form and confidence. This England tour isn’t just another bilateral series; it’s a stepping stone to redemption and preparation for the global stage.
Looking back at the history between these two sides in the white-ball format, India holds a slight edge. Out of 107 ODIs, India has emerged victorious 58 times, while England has won 44. In T20Is, the battle is even closer, with India winning 13 of the 24 matches and England taking 11. With such a competitive rivalry, fans can expect fireworks as India aims to make a strong statement ahead of the Champions Trophy.
For the 2025 series, England have announced the Squad for their India tour while India were waiting for the BGT to be over. Let's take a look at the ENGLAND tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, TIming, Venues and All You Need To Know!
<h2>ENGLAND Tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule</h2>
England and India are scheduled to play a five-match T20I series starting on 22 January at Eden Gardens. The two teams will then head to Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and at last Mumbai for the last match of the series.
Then the two teams will play an ODI series starting on February 6. The ODI series will also wrap up till 12 and the focus will then shift to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h3> T20I Schedule</h3>
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IND vs ENG, 1st T20I
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Kolkata
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Pune
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Mumbai
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<h3> ODI Schedule</h3>
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Ahmedabad
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<h2>ENGLAND Tour of INDIA 2025 Squads</h2>
<h3>T20I Squads</h3>
India- Yet to be announced
England- Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
<h3>ODI Squads</h3>
India- Yet to be announced
England- Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/list-of-fastest-half-centuries-for-india-in-test-cricket/">List of Fastest Half-Centuries for India in Test Cricket</a>

India faces England in January 2025 after a disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This series is crucial for India to regain form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy later in the year.

India hosts England in January, seeking redemption and preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

ENGLAND tour of INDIA 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, TIming, Venues and All You Need To Know!

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SA vs AUS 2nd ODI: With the win in the first ODI, Pakistan are all set to take on the hosts South Africa in the Second ODI at Newlands, Capetown. The match is scheduled to be played on December 19 at 5:30 PM IST.
In this post, we are set to cover the Probable playing 11s and fantasy team for the match. In order to be closely accurate, we need to follow up on the form and stats from the first ODI. Let's take a quick look at the summary of SA vs PAK 1st ODI:
<h2>SA vs PAK 1st ODI Summary</h2>
The first ODI between SA and PAK was a close one. Pakistan came up with a brilliant bowling performance but top-order failure in batting put them in line to lose the match. Agha Salman, however, came to rescue in the batting and he also did an excellent job in the bowling before as well. 
Winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first. Pakistan delivered an impressive bowling display, building on their success in Australia by adapting their approach. Agha Salman, unexpectedly effective, triggered a collapse after a strong 70-run opening by South Africa, reducing them to 88/4.
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Markram and Klaasen added 73, but Saim broke the partnership. Klaasen, nearing a century, fell to Afridi’s superb late inswinger. Rabada and Baartman’s 21-run stand was vital, yet South Africa fell short of a par score on a spinner-friendly pitch. 
Pakistan had to chase 240 but South Africa were excellent with the new ball. Salman Agha's calmness led Pakistan to a thrilling win in a closely contested match. Despite losing four early wickets for 60, a 141-run partnership between Agha and Ayub steadied the innings before Rabada's double-wicket over added tension.
Ayub’s century ended in Rabada’s spell, but Naseem stayed resilient, supporting Agha to the finish. South Africa bowled well but paid for falling short with the bat. Pakistan clinched a thrilling 3-wicket victory in the final over, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
<h2>SA vs PAK 2nd ODI Probable Playing11s</h2>
Both teams played good cricket in the first ODI and there is no reason for making any big change.
PAKISTAN's Probable playing11: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c &amp; wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
SOUTH AFRICA's Probable playing11: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi
<h3>FANTASY Tips for SA vs PAK 2nd ODI</h3>
Must Picks- We should consider the players who are in great touch even if they didn't get wickets or scored less. From Pakistan, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman and Babar Azam are the players who looked in good touch. Shaheen and Naseem Shah would also be good options as the Newlands pitches offer more bounce and pace. From South Africa, Zorzi, Markram, and Rabada were excellent so they should be featuring your fantasy 11 in Grand League. 
May Avoid- When we are talking about fantasy games, you need luck on your side as well. So choosing players to avoid becomes too risky in the ODI format. Still, considering the 1st ODI, you may avoid Irfan Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, and <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9554/van-der-dussen" title="View profile of van der Dussen" class="cb-text-link">van der Dussen.</a> However, all these are class players and they can be top-point collectors on their day but they didn't look in the best of their form. 
<h2>SA vs PAK 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction</h2>
Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Babar Azam, T de Zorzi
All-rounders: Salman Agha(vc), Saim Ayub, A Markram(c), M Jansen
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, K Rabada, Haris Rauf / O Baartman
**These are predictions made by humans, they might go wrong.
<h2>Newlands, Capetown Pitch Report</h2>
The surface at the Newlands Cricket Ground tends to carry more pace and bounce than Paarl’s Boland Park. However, one can expect even bounce, unlike the uneven nature of the Wanderers' surface. The sunny weather at the venue will likely dry up the track to make it a batting-friendly one, especially during the first half. 
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/after-ashwin-a-few-more-retirements-are-on-the-way-as-india-set-to-undergo-a-massive-overhaul-/">After Ashwin, a few more retirements are on the way as India set to undergo a massive overhaul</a>

The two remaining ODIs are now must-win for the home team in order to secure the series, while, Pakistan would want to fancy their skills and best game in the two games after winning the first. Below are the fantasy tips and fantasy team for the upcoming game between South Africa and Pakistan.

The second ODI of Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024 is set to be played today. This post contains the fantasy tips, Probable playing11s and dream11 prediction for the match.

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Probable Playing11, and More

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IND vs AUS 2024: The red-ball cricket has picked up a new height of excitement and popularity, and the Border Gavaskar Trophy did it in India. The Men in Blue are in Australia for the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar series and here we are, with the top 4 key Indian Players for the IND vs AUS 1st Test 2024-25.



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Currently, Pakistan are in Australia for a T20I series but all the attention of the world Cricket media is on the forthcoming India tour of Australia 2024. Pakistan's head coach Jason Gillespie said "it has felt from Pakistan?s perspective that based on selections and promotion of the series that their priorities have been India. Everyone can see that, it?s pretty obvious.?



That might be true but there is a lot of cheer around for the upcoming test series against India in Australia. Indian and Australian teams are pouring out the last drop of sweat in the nets to get prepared for the series and with just less than a week left, the strategies and plans would have started to build up.



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BCCI picked up a strong 18-men squad for the five-match test series against Australia led by Rohit Sharma with Jasprit Bumrah being his deputy. Below is the full squad of India for the Border Gavaskar Trophy:-



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Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2024/news/55556156/squads-for-india-s-tour-of-south-africa-border-gavaskar-trophy-announced?platform=international&amp;type=men">(SOURCE-BCCI OFFICIAL)</a>



Let's take a look at the top 4 key Indian Players for the IND vs AUS 1st Test 2024-25:



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1- Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has to be the most important player in the current squad. Australian pitches do have bounce, pace, and carry, so the players are very used to it. It is pretty hard to stop the Australian batting line-up in such conditions if taken for granted.



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Bumrah has been the elite bowler of the Indian team when it comes to foreign tours and this time too, he is the most important player for the series from an Indian perspective. His numbers in Australia are self-explanatory as in just 7 matches, he has picked up 32 wickets with an average of just 21.



2- Virat Kohli: The recent form of Virat Kohli in the test format is a bit concerning but Australia would never underestimate him. He has single-handedly won the entire matches against Australia and his numbers justify his presence in Australia.



In 13 matches played in Australia, Virat has collected 1352 runs with an average of over 54. He has scored 6 centuries and 4 half-centuries in the continent.



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3- Rohit Sharma: The skipper Rohit Sharma will lay the foundation of Indian innings. In the last couple of months, we have seen an ultra-aggressive Rohit Sharma on the ground. His new Avatar and outstanding ability to bat big on any given condition raise his stakes.



He didn't get the best of the opportunities in Australia in the past but this time he will be on the spotlight for the entire India. Sharma has played 7 matches in Australia and has 408 runs under his belt. He is expected to raise those numbers in this tour.



4- Ravichandran Ashwin: Whenever India vs Australia is discussed, Ravi Ashwin is one of those names that strikes first to your mind. He has been the best Indian spinner in the Australian pitches. Not only his unplayable spin bowling, but his ability to bat has been quite handy for India in the past.



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In his 10 matches in Australia, he has 384 runs under his belt and 39 wickets with 88 maidens. He will play an important role in the Indian lineup against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.



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India's squad highlights for Australia tour:- No Shami for the BGT.- Easwaran picked as backup opener.- Nitish Kumar Reddy picked for BGT.- Axar & Shardul not picked for BGT.- Rana and Prasidh picked.- Kuldeep struggling with groin.- Khaleel, Mukesh and Saini?in?reserves.

IND vs AUS: Top 4 Key Indian Players Against Australia for the 1st Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

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India?s Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a victory-parade for the Indian Cricket Team in honour of them lifting the Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in the West Indies.



The Men in Blue will arrive in India?s Capital city - Delhi on Thursday of this week after beating Aiden Markram's South Africa by a margin of seven runs in a really entertaining Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 final in the city of Barbados on 29th of June.



After lifting their second T20 World Cup trophy, the Men in Blue were stuck in Barbados due to the threat of a hurricane. The BCCI then arranged a special Air India charter flight for the entire team members and support staff members to help them travel back to?India?safely.



The Indian Cricket Team will land in India?s capital city of Delhi at 6 AM on Thursday of this week. They will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast at 11:00 AM. Following their meeting with the PM, the Rohit Sharma-led team will travel to Mumbai in chartered flight for the?victory?parade.



The Indian Cricket Governing Body will also be felicitating and honouring the Men in Blue with a massive prize pool of 125 Crore Indian Rupees at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede?Stadium.



Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI also gave an invitation to all the Cricket fans to join the Rohit Sharma-led team in celebrating the T20 World Cup 2024 victory together.



?Indian fans do join us for the Victory-Parade where we will be honouring India?s T20 World Cup win! Come to the iconic Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai on 4th of July from 5 PM IST to celebrate the triumph along with us!? Shah wrote on?his?X?handle.



Captain Rohit Sharma also wrote a special message on his X handle for the Indian Cricket Team fans to join them in the victory-parade.



?India, let's celebrate the World Cup win with a victory-parade at Wankhede and Marine Drive on 4th of July at 5:00 PM IST. The trophy is coming home???,? Sharma wrote on?his?X?handle.



A victory parade for the 2024 T20 World Cup winners will witness Rohit Sharma and his meb participate in an open-top bus parade in the city of Mumbai.



The victory-parade will start from NCPA, Nariman Point and end in the Wankhede Stadium. The parade will start from 5?PM?IST?onwards.



A similar parade in the past was held for the MS Dhoni-led team after they triumphed in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 as they beat fierce-rivals Pakistan in the final in South Africa?s?Johannesburg.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to watch Team India?s T20 World Cup 2024 victory-parade live?</h2>



Fans can tune into the Star Sports network channels on television to catch the live action of Team India?s T20 World Cup 2024 victory-parade from the comfort of their homes. The celebration can also be watched on the official YouTube channel of Star Sports.



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India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory parade promises to be a grand celebration of the team's triumph. Fans can join in the festivities and watch the celebrations unfold across major locations. Stay tuned for details on where to catch the parade live and enjoy the excitement as the team parades their victory in front of cheering supporters

Stay tuned for details on where to catch the parade live and enjoy the excitement as the team parades their victory in front of cheering supporters

India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory-parade: Where to watch the?celebrations?

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The IPL 2025 auction is seemingly getting exciting as the franchises slowly lose their huge purse amounts, especially with Punjab Kings reduced to less than INR 50 crores despite them entering the auction with a huge purse of INR 110.5 crores. Having made some crazy deals over the likes of captain Shreyas Iyer and iconic batsman <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishabh_Pant">Rishabh Pant</a>, who surpassed his fellow mate further to be IPL?s highest-ever bid player with INR 27 crore.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let?s take a look at the auction purses left after the end of the 2nd set of Marquee Players with 12 players bought.</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Delhi Capitals: INR 47.25 crore</h3>



They have roped in two invaluable players, KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, for much less money.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chennai Super Kings: INR 55 crores</h3>



Chennai Super Kings successfully tried on several players but still await their first inclusion.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rajasthan Royals: INR 41 crore</h3>



Rajasthan Royals have also tried their luck hard, though nothing went in their favor as they, despite trying, could not acquire any players.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Royal Challengers Bangalore: INR 74.25 crore</h3>



RCB have also made some good attempts, though only ending up with Liam Livingstone for 8.75 crores.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kolkata Knight Riders: INR 51 crore</h3>



KKR, the defending champions, are trying harder but still looking for their first player addition.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lucknow Super Giants: INR 34.50 crores</h3>



The Super Giants have the most unique auction, having made the highest bid of Rishabh Pant and then followed by dynamic middle-order finisher David Miller.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sunrisers Hyderabad: INR 35 crores</h3>



The SRH have now roped in Mohammed Shami as their only inclusion to their pace bowling deck as of yet.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mumbai Indians: INR 45 crores</h3>



The Indians, in the quest for many players, have not bid eagerly for any except for Jos Buttler and Mitchell Starc, though withdrawing very early.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gujarat Titans: INR 30.25 crore</h3>



The Titans can be arguably said to have the best auction day till now with the likes of Mohammad Siraj, Jos Buttler, and finally Kagiso Rabada, the best three inclusions possible for them.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Punjab Kings: INR 47.75 crore</h3>



The people with the highest purse have spent a significant amount of money to acquire the likes of Arshdeep Singh for a huge INR 18 crore, while next getting Yuzi Chahal for another 18 crore and skipper Iyer for a record-breaking INR 26.75 crore.



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IPL 2025 Auction Updates: Every Franchise Purse Left After the Completion of the Marquee Set 2

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Pacers are having a day out here at Jeddah on the second day of the much anticipated IPL auction, as after several among batters and all-rounders went unsold, the pacers are making the banks of the franchises shaken up. First of all, Marco Jansen, the lanky pace bowling all-rounder from the Proteas, goes for the biggest bid of the day from the first session, with the Punjab Kings showing immense interest in the left-arm seamer.



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 Followed by a short break, the teams now seemed too determined, with the likes of Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and RCB all looking forward to decking up their pace bowling set. India?s one of the most anticipated pacers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, also the greatest ever Indian in the history of the IPL, gets rewarded for his consistency, as RCB bring him in for a whopping INR 10.75 crore, the only double-digit bid for the day.



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 While Indian pacers other than Bhuvi, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Chahar">Deepak Chahar</a> earns a huge bid going to the arch-rivals MI from the Men in Yellow. While followed by him are Tushar Deshpande to the Rajasthan Royals, while Mukesh Kumar was retained by the Capitals using the RTM.



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Coetzee is the only overseas bowler now going to the Gujarat Titans pace deck alongside national mate Kagiso Rabada, pairing for a breathtaking pace bowling duo.



Akash Deep gets a new franchise in the Lucknow Super Giants, who have their first player of the day and quite intriguing a futuristic option seemingly for the Super Giants.



Lockie Ferguson off at base price to the Punjab Kings.



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The IPL Auction  Day 2 sees its first major jump; A pacers day out Bhuvneshwar Kumar sold for INR 10.75 Crores to RCB

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The discussion between Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar, Rohit Sharma and BCCI officials during the review meeting has been coming out in the media slowly. The higher authorities in Indian cricket talked about the poor performances of the team late in the Test and the ODIs. 
The reports in Dainik Jagran revealed that Gautam Gambhir and his coaching staff were asked by the BCCI for the reasons behind the poor performances. However, one of the members of the support staff came up with the massive reasons behind the team's poor performance. 
As per the reports, it is learned that the member of the support staff blamed IPL for the team's poor performance in the Tests. He reportedly said that big IPL contracts were one of the biggest reasons why the players weren't on top of the money with their performances. 
One of the members of the team management said that IPL contracts were the reason why the players didn't play with full intensity and commitment in the Tests. This was one of the reasons given by Gautam Gambhir and his staff for the loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
<h2>India looked extremely torrid with the bat and ball in the Test series against Australia</h2>
India looked extremely torrid with the bat and ball in the Test series against Australia. They won the first match of the series in Perth, but after that, nothing went their way as they faced humiliation in all the remaining games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
India faced a horrific 10-wicket loss in Adelaide, and then, thanks to rain in Gabba, the game ended in a draw. In the Melbourne Cricket Ground Test, the Rohit Sharma-led side faced an 184-run thrashing before bagging a 6-wicket loss in the last game at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 
The change in the Test team is likely to happen soon. BCCI soon will be taking a massive step ahead of the England Test series. The five-match series between the teams is all set to take place in June next year and it remains to be seen what will be the future of the team.
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The reports in Dainik Jagran revealed that Gautam Gambhir and his coaching staff were asked by the BCCI for the reasons behind the poor performances

Blame Game on! Gautam Gambhir and the coaching staff blame the IPL for poor Test performances

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The India Cricket Team of late has been under the massive scanner of late. Not only the poor performances on the field but also there have been various off-field antics as well. Also, there have been several rumours as well of a rift inside the dressing room. 
India faced a thrashing 3-1 loss at the hands of Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Rohit Sharma-led displayed poor performance with the bat and ball, and this saw them getting eliminated from the race to reach the final of the ICC World Test Championship for the first time. 
With performances not going in the team's way, there were reports of unrest in the Indian dressing room, especially after the fourth Test. As reported by the Indian Express, head coach Gautam Gambhir was unhappy with the way the team performed and said harsh words to the players that they now have to play in his way. 
Also, there were reports which claimed that some Mr Fix-It had raised his hand to take over the captaincy of the team, especially with the side struggling. He boldly said that he is the right man to take the team forward and is ready to be the interim captain of the team during the transition phase. 
However, this all got leaked and was in the media all over. This saw many reactions from fans and pundits from all across the globe. Even head coach Gautam Gambhir, during the press conference, said things that happen inside the dressing room shouldn't go out of it. 
<h2>Gautam Gambhir blames young batter Sarfaraz Khan for leaking the details from the dressing room during the Australia tour</h2>
In a massive turn of events now, it is learned, as per the reports in News 24, that Gautam Gambhir has blamed young batter Sarfaraz Khan for leaking the details from the dressing room during the Australia tour. The batter was part of the squad but didn't get to play a single match in the series. 
Gautam Gambhir reportedly told the BCCI about Sarfaraz Khan's act. The head coach was confident that it was the Mumbai batter who leaked all the talks and informed the same during the review meeting, where captain Rohit Sharma and the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar were also present. 
This now could be a massive turn in the career of Sarfaraz Khan. The batter is likely to face some punishment for his antics. The reports added that there are chances that his career might also take a hit.
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Gautam Gambhir was unhappy with the way the team performed  in Australia and said harsh words to the players

Gautam Gambhir finds out who leaked dressing room talks during BGT 2024-25, Player's career under huge threat now

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31-year-old Usman Qadir, the son of Pakistan's legendary spinner Abdul Qadir, has shocked the entire world of Cricket as he has decided to leave his home country and has shifted his focus to Australia in order to start a new chapter in his Cricketing Journey
The leg spinner, who featured in 25 T20 Internationals and a single One-Day International, with a combined total of 32 scalps to his name, is currently plying his trade for the Hawkesbury Cricket Club of Sydney. 
Having previously demonstrated his skills in the Big Bash with the Adelaide Strikers &amp; Perth Scorchers, Usman has also featured in matches for Australia's Prime Minister's XI and the team of South Australia. 
Despite retiring from Pakistan Cricket in 2024, the 31-year-old has high hopes about his future Cricket endeavors in Australian Cricket.
Speaking about his decision of moving to Australia, Usman said, " My livelihood is the beloved sport of Cricket. I have goals for the future and am committed to taking advantage of the fantastic chances that Australia has to offer."
On the 3rd of October, 2024, Qadir had announced his decision to officially retire from Pakistan Cricket and this decision had come four years after returning to Pakistan from Australia in order to commit his International future to the National Team. 
Qadir wrote an emotional message on his social media handles as he reflected on his career: " Today, I announce the decision of leaving Pakistan Cricket. I want to sincerely thank you all as I think back on this incredible adventure. Representing my nation has been a tremendous honor, and I am grateful for the encouragement of my teammates and coaches who have stood by me the entire time," he stated.
Usman's International Cricket career started off on an incredible note during the T20 International seris versus Zimbabwe. He dismissed eight batters in three contests, which also helped him earn the Man-of-the-series award. 
During his peak days, the 31-year-old was the main leg-spinner of the Green Shirts for a brief period of time, keeping his fellow compatriot Shadab Khan out of the T20 International playing 11.
However, disappointing displaye and limited-chances led to him taking the harsh decision of leaving Pakistan Cricket. It remains to be seen whether he will be given the chance to make his debut for the Australian Men's Cricket Team Or not.

Usman Qadir of Pakistan bowls an over versus Zimbabwe | Image: Getty Images

Pakistani Leg Spinner Usman Qadir has quit Pakistan Cricket and has shifted to Australia in order to start a new chapter in his Cricketing Career

Leg Spinner Usman Qadir has moved to Australia from Pakistan in order to restart his Cricket career

Usman Qadir quits Pakistan Cricket and moves to Australia in search of a new chapter in his Cricket Career

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Smriti Mandhana has been the best all-format women's cricketer for Team India for a while now. She is consistently scoring runs and breaking records with her bat. That's what she did in the ongoing ODI match against the Ireland women. The third game between India women and Ireland women is underway at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
India won the toss and decided to bat first. Captain Mandhana, along with youngster Pratika Rawal, went on to register a massive opening stand. Both batters added 233 runs in just 26.4 overs. This is the fourth 100-run opening stand between the opening duo for India in just 6 innings.
Mandhana slammed her 10th WODI ton and reached the landmark in just 70 balls. With that, she recorded the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian women's cricketer. She went past Harmanpreet Kaur's tally of an 87-ball hundred. With this, the Indian opener also achieved a number of records.
<h2>Smriti Mandhana creates havoc with her 70-ball ton in third ODI in Rajkot</h2>
The left-hander reached her century off just 70 balls and registered the fastest ODI ton by an Indian women cricketer. This was her 10th ton in this format, and she became the first Indian to reach the double figure in ODI centuries by an Indian women cricketer. Now, she has the joint-third most centuries in WODIs.
Australia's Meg Lanning (15), New Zealand's Suzie Bates (13), and England's Tammy Beaumont (10) are ahead of her only. Mandhana got out after scoring 135 runs off just 80 balls, with 12 fours and seven sixes, with a strike rate of 168.75. With this, she also equalled Harmanpreet's record for most sixes by an Indian women cricketer in an ODI innings.
Harmanpreet did it against Australia during the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup when she slammed an unbeaten 171 off 115 balls. The left-hander has scored 996 runs since 2024 in WODIs in just 16 innings with four half-centuries and five centuries, while no other batter has reached even the 700-run mark.
She also added the third-highest opening stand of 233 along with Pratika in this game. Notably, Mandhana is leading the team as Harmanpreet has been rested from this series. India have already won the first two games, and they are looking for a 3-0 whitewash here.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jasprit-bumrah-adds-another-feather-to-his-wings-wins-major-icc-award-after-historic-bgt-performance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jasprit Bumrah adds another feather to his wings; wins major ICC award after historic BGT Performance</a>

Smriti Mandhan reaches her 10th WODI century off just 70 balls.

Smriti Mandhana scores her 10th century in ODIs. She completed her hundred off just 70 balls.

Record Alert: Smriti Mandhana shatters World Record; achieves rare feat with her stunning ton in 3rd ODI in Ranjkot

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Jasprit Bumrah has been the best all-format player, not just for Team India but in the whole cricket world. The pacer has been at the peak of his career and has been delivering across all formats in different situations. He was India's MVP during the T20 World Cup 2024 and helped India to win the long-awaited ICC title after a decade.
As a result, he won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024. Even in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he was India's best player, and one can say the best player across two teams.
He finished the series with the most wickets and went on to take the most wickets in the series. Hence, the International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded him with another big ICC award for his phenomenal performances in Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah wins "Player of the Award" for December after a historic BGT performance.</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been at the top of his game since he made his comeback from the injury. He has been performing consistently across all formats and was India's best bowler in the BGT 2024-25. Bumrah finished the series with 32 wickets in five tests at an unbelievable average of 13.06.
He took three fifers and two four-wicket hauls in the nine innings he bowled. As a result, he won the "Player of the Award" for December for his exceptional performance. Not just this, the ace pacer also achieved the rare feat of the highest rating in a test by an Indian bowler ever. With his consistent performance last month, he moved to the No. 1 ranking in Test and achieved this feat.
He competed with the Australian captain Pat Cummins and South Africa's Dane Paterson for this award. Apart from the "Player of the Month" award, Jasprit Bumrah is also nominated for two other awards. He is nominated for the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award and the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year as well. Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets in international cricket.
His performance across formats was commendable, and he would be hoping to win the other two ICC awards as well. Bumrah will be a key player for India in the coming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but his availablity is still a concern. Team India will hope that he gets fully fit before the time.
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Jasprit Bumrah defeated Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson to win this ICC award.

Jasprit Bumrah finished the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with most wickets. He took 32 wickets in five tests.